Soho Factory : hipsters hidout

This ancient munitions factory complex has become the creative heart of Warsaw with design studios, shops, restaurants, advertising agencies and web agencys all setting up there. A major project is underway to add luxury lofts and apartments. In short, it is an enclave in an area of Praga, still relatively working class and not serviced by the subway, which was built with the mythic soho area of New York as a reference. Walking around, it feels more like you’re in London, New York or Sydney than Warsaw. ‘Rage Age’ a high-end mens fashion brand recently opened a flagship store and ‘Soho Store’ sells collections from young budding polish designers. The areas food stalls are definitely the areas to be seen. Soho Factory is without a doubt the epicentre of an area that is constantly improving and which houses the towns two atypical museums (see below)…